It took a few minutes for his accomplishment to finally sink in. Then, and only then, did Albany Academy senior wrestler Sean Romanski let down his guard.

Seeded No. 2 at the Section II Division II tournament at 138 pounds Feb. 10 at Queensbury High, Romanski avenged a loss to Whitehall senior star John Diekel at the Class D championships with a 5-0 decision over the Air Force-bound senior.

For his efforts, Romanski has been named the Times Union's Athlete of the Week for the period of Feb. 10-16.

Romanski's victory earned him his first trip to the state championships at Times Union Center Feb. 22-23 and also garnered Division II Outstanding Wrestler plaudits.

"I told myself that I could win that match long before it happened," Romanski said Friday at the Section II state championships Media Day at Shenendehowa.

Romanski will take a 41-3 record into the state tournament. He could end up meeting Diekel again as the Whitehall standout earned an at-large berth.

Nick Wilkerson, Glens Falls boys' swimming: Captured wins in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, earning Most Outstanding Swimmer honors, to help the Indians earn a share of the Division II team title.

Emma Underwood, Queensbury girls' Nordic skiing: Won the title at the Section II championships at Lapland Lake on Wednesday in a time of 33 minutes, 26 seconds.

Brian Halligan, Saratoga Nordic skiing: Captured the title Wednesday at the Section II championships at Lapland Lake with a time of 33:34.

Sarah Osaheni, Shenendehowa girls' indoor track: The senior came through with wins in the 55 hurdles, long jump and triple jump Feb. 10 at the Section II Division I championships at the University at Albany.

Taylor Driscoll, Saratoga girls' indoor track: The senior standout, who is headed to Notre Dame, registered victories in the 600 and 1,000 Feb. 10 at the Section II Division I championships.